Looking for specific Spike-centric fic

[vwalk.livejournal.com]

I've read this fic several times but can't find it in my bookmarks or by google-ing. It is an EXCELLENT FIC.
It starts right after Buffy beats Spike nearly to death and leaves him in the alley. Spike is found by a Childe of Angelus (I can't remember his name but I think it starts with a 'P' - his symbol is a cross). This vampire loves spike and has been looking for Spike for decades. He hates what the slayer and the initiative have done to Spike and takes him away to heal him.

Tara, who was also trying to protect Spike ends up leaving with them.   The Sunnydale crew and Angel don't see Spike or Tara again until Dawn's graduation when they arrive in style. Although spike has continued to protect Dawn even while away.

The other vampire is the head of the Aurelius clan and has taken spike as his consort and also removed Drusilla as Spike's sire - taking her place through an ancient and dangerous ritual.

Buffy, Angel and the gang find out just how terribly they've treated spike when they see how he flourished without them.  Spike still has the chip but has grown much stronger because of it.

Its an ensemble cast fic with Xander and Anya happily married, magic abusing, arrogant Willow, Dawn, Giles, Angel, Wesley, Fred, a magically strong Tara and very multi-talented, strong Spike.

Please help.  This is a great fic. Five star all the way if you don't particularly like the way Buffy treated Spike.  Title and link would be greatly appreciated.

Comments

[arcadii]

Is it Buffywatcher's A Tale Of Pensive Hearts?
http://lubakmetyk.infinology.net/crypt.htm#buffywatcher

[kuwlshadow.livejournal.com]

That story sounds familiar but don't remember the name or where I even read it. I know of a couple other stories featuring Spike/Tara but were written by Dreamsofspike called "Boys and Girls" and White Magic (incomplete but still good). There is also a really good Spike/Willow stories with similar tone by velvetwhip called Think Me as Your Friend and Think Me as Your Family. Thought I'd throw some suggestions for something to read until you find what you are looking for. :)

[kuwlshadow.livejournal.com]

Oh here are the links for the story by dreamsofspike:

http://lubakmetyk.infinology.net/crypt.htm#DreamsofSpike

and for the stories by velvetwhip:

http://archiveofourown.org/users/Gabrielle/pseuds/Gabrielle/works?fandom_id=1346

[vwalk.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much.

[vwalk.livejournal.com]

By the way, Do you know if any of the "in progress" stories on The Crypt have been finished anywhere online. There are some REALLY good stories and I've searched but can't find any updates.
Just Wondering.

[kuwlshadow.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately she (dreamsofspike) hadn't finished them but still enjoyed them...just had to use my own imagination on how it would end. :)

[needfire.livejournal.com]

Its Buffywatcher's A Tale Of Pensive Hearts I only know the same link arcadii has. One of my favs.

Long Overdue Thanks

[vwalk.livejournal.com]

Sorry its taken me so long to acknowledge your response. Thank you for the title. I found a working link at The Crypt.